Queen's College Bursary Fund
50–100% of feesMeans-tested bursaries for talented girls entering at 11+ or 16+ who could not otherwise afford Queen's, covering up to 100% of fees.
Who can apply
Open at 11+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“A family can apply for means-tested bursaries on entry at both 11+ and 16+”
No award above a household income of £110,000. school's words
“As a general guide, families with a gross annual household income above £110,000 will not normally be eligible for bursary support.”
The largest awards go to households under £44,000. school's words
“Household income is below £44,000 per annum; and”
No award with savings or assets above £25,000. school's words
“Families with more than £25,000 in savings, investments, or readily accessible capital will not normally be eligible for bursary support.”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Your daughter meeting the academic threshold to attend the College.”
Register for a place first. school's words
“Parents register for entry to Queen's.”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“In most cases, we will require both parents to submit the bursary application.”
How it works
Apply by November in the year before entry. school's words
“The deadline for bursary applications is in November of the year before the child would like to start at the College.”
Late applications are not considered. school's words
“Late applications cannot be considered.”
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions and second homes or land. school's words
“Families who own a second property, whether in the UK or overseas, will not normally be eligible for bursary support.”
There may be a home visit. school's words
“A home visit may occur.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Assessment Associates (BAA). school's words
“The College uses Bursary Assessment Associates (BAA) to undertake an independent financial assessment of all bursary applications.”
You hear in 11+: early February; 16+: late November. school's words
“The outcome of both the bursary application and a place at the College for 11+ applicants will be communicated in early February.”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“All bursary awards are reviewed annually.”
Your checklist
- 1Register for entry to Queen's (fee waived with Universal Credit or Pupil Premium evidence).
- 2Indicate your interest in a bursary on the registration form.
- 3Begin the financial assessment process with BAA.From September
- 4Submit your bursary application by the deadline.November of the year before entry
- 5Your child sits entrance assessments.Late November/early December
- 6Be ready for a possible home visit.
- 7Receive the outcome; accept by the deadline.11+: early February, accept early March; 16+: late November, accept January